Flooring Renovation

Renovating floors can require an array of tasks, from cleaning and maintenance, repairing existing flooring or even completely removing and replacing flooring. The type of restoration work will be based upon the type of the present flooring. In older buildings with period floors like flagstone, quarry tile or parquet, renovation will typically entail repair and cleaning of the existing floor as it will likely be a desirable element of the home. In newer houses with carpet or hardwood floors, renovation is more likely to involve entirely exchanging the current flooring, either like for like employing a similar material, or by changing from one material to another. For wooden floors, the approach of restoration often involves sanding the top layer of hardwood down, cleaning and then revarnishing or staining. Tile flooring can be cleaned and any broken or damaged tiles replaced, accompanied by regrouting or resealing. For carpets, maintenance can usually only extend to cleaning of the pile, any further problems or damage will generally require replacing the carpet. Experienced floor renovation companies will be able to advise you of the best solution to breathe new life into tired flooring or bring old floors up to a high standard. Specialist tools could also be essential for repairing or replacing flooring.